Technology Reporter

Nashville Public Radio; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Open time off

Parental leave (12 wks)

Learning & development

Job summary

GovExec seeks a reporter to cover emerging technologies in the federal government, including AI and quantum computing, with focus on policy and key officials. The role covers the White House, OMB and civilian agencies.

The ideal candidate will have strong reporting, the ability to explain complex tech stories to a broad audience, and a track record of deadline-driven journalism in a federal tech context. Hybrid remote/work options in the DC area are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of reporting experience
• Experience covering technology issues in the federal government
• Strong writing, analytical skills and deadline-driven reporting

Responsibilities

• Write breaking news stories and enterprise features for digital and print
• Develop sources and leverage them to produce original reporting
• Attend events, moderate panel discussions and conduct recorded interviews when necessary
• Contribute to other editorial projects as needed.

Job description

The Role

Nextgov/FCW, an award-winning digital publication of GovExec, leads the way in reporting on how advances in technology are transforming the way government agencies deliver services and perform vital functions. Nextgov/FCW seeks a reporter to provide coverage of emerging technologies in the federal government.

Relevant topics for coverage include artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other emerging technologies, as well as tracking how the administration and Congress address technology policy and paying attention to key officials and industry leaders. This reporter will cover key civilian agencies as well as the White House and Office of Management and Budget. The ideal candidate will be a sharp and driven writer who can track important stories and explain them to our audience. This individual will have an understanding of the federal landscape and policymaking and a keen eye for unique government technology stories.

Responsibilities

• Writing breaking news stories and enterprise features for digital and print


• Developing key sources and leveraging them to produce original reporting


• Attending events, moderating panel discussions and conducting recorded interviews when necessary


• Contributing to other editorial projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience


• Experience covering technology issues or other relevant experience relating to covering the federal government


• Strong writing and analytical skills and high attention to detail


• Ability to quickly digest complicated information and produce stories on deadline

About GovExec

GovExec's data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, GovExec's platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month and provides its marketing clients with a significant competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Working at GovExec

Benefits

At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or Connecticut. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Open time off policy


• Twelve weeks paid parental leave


• Supportive, collaborative teams


• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company


• Expansive learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Shared Values

GovExec Recruits Talent For Four Salient Attributes Or Qualities

• Soul of Entrepreneurship


• Culture of Inclusion


• Force of Ideas


• Spirit of Generosity

The compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000 per year.

Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates (\"GovExec\") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.